Dr. Edith Chaffin MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
8425 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago IL, 60619About
Dr. Edith Chaffin practices Geriatric Medicine in Chicago, IL. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Chaffin works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1982
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Heart Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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